Culture
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From the Archives: A 1997 Q&A With the D.C. Eagle’s Dick McHugh
In 1997, Dick McHugh reflected on leather culture, nightlife, and the early history of one of Washington’s most storied gay leather bars.
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The History of the Hanky Code
Once a discreet language of desire, the hanky code has evolved into a lasting symbol of queer identity and culture.
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Heated Rivalry Outpaces NHL Stars in Online Searches
Search interest in the HBO Max series’ fictional hockey players has surpassed that of several real-life NHL stars, according to Google Trends.
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Stranger Things Creators Address Coming-Out Backlash
Matt and Ross Duffer say Will’s coming out was always part of his arc and plays a key role in defeating Vecna.
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Terry Sweeney Slams Chevy Chase Over Alleged AIDS Joke
The former SNL cast member responds to a new documentary revisiting an alleged AIDS joke and Chase’s denial.
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Netflix’s Stranger Things Sparks Anger Over Will’s Coming Out
Fans slammed the penultimate episode, blaming Will’s coming-out storyline for dragging down the final season.
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Jonathan Bailey Is 2025’s Highest-Grossing Actor
The openly gay star led two major blockbusters, but some Hollywood insiders still questioned his bankability.
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Barry Manilow Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis
The 82-year-old says the cancer was caught early, surgery is planned, and no chemo or radiation is expected.
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Most Sniffies Users Aren’t Gay, New Data Shows
Analysis of data from the Sniffies cruising app reveals favorite fetishes, sexual behaviors, and self-identification trends worldwide.
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Gay Hockey Player: “Heated Rivalry” Will Keep Players Closeted
Brock McGillis says the HBO series is unlikely to prompt players to come out and may reinforce hockey’s culture of silence.
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“Femboy” Tops PornhubGay Searches in 2025
The term “femboy” overtook “twink” as PornhubGay’s most searched category in the platform’s 2025 "Year in Review."
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Conservatives Slam Chick-fil-A for Celebrating Gay Wedding
Conservatives say the fast food chain has betrayed its former values after a franchisee celebrated a gay wedding.
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Grindr’s Sex Expert Zachary Zane on the Biggest User Trends
Grindr’s in-house sex expert discusses the app’s top "tags," LGBTQ identities, and evolving user behavior beyond hookups.
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HBO’s Homoerotic ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sets Social Media Ablaze
Fans thirst over the hockey drama’s leads as critics question its authenticity, casting choices, and queer representation.
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U.S. Crowned ‘Daddy Capital of the World’ in “Grindr Unwrapped”
Annual report reveals South Africa has the most bottoms, Switzerland the most twinks, Ireland the most bears, and the UK the most "fem tops."
